Los Angeles County says it captured more than 120 billion gallons of stormwater between November 2025 and March 2026, a major boost to groundwater and local water resilience.

Cedars-Sinai cleared the Thalians building at 8730 W. Alden Drive for a 10‑story, 300,000‑sq‑ft research tower that will house labs, offices and a vivarium.

Netflix is reportedly negotiating to buy the 55‑acre Radford Studio Center in Studio City for about $330–$400 million, after lenders took control earlier this year. The price would be a steep discount from the $1.85 billion paid in 2021.

Chef Edo Baldi’s new Baldi at the Waldorf Astoria debuted Feb. 18. The 180‑seat Tuscan steakhouse centers on an olive‑wood grill, house pastas and signature desserts.

A two-car collision early Wednesday closed all northbound lanes of the Ventura (101) Freeway at Valley Circle Boulevard and left one person dead, authorities say.

Actress Gabrielle Tuite says burglars ransacked her Tarzana home and stole more than $1M in jewelry and heirlooms. The theft comes amid a Valley burglary surge that prompted extra LAPD patrols.

A small plane tore through a power pole and flipped in a Pacoima auto-parts lot on April 20, 2026; the pilot was hospitalized and crews secured downed lines. No other injuries were reported.

LAFD says a grass fire burned through light vegetation near 16400 W Burbank Blvd on Tuesday afternoon. Crews, park rangers and LAPD arson units were reported on scene.

Romanaccia opened in Hollywood this month, serving Roman-style al taglio slices from long-fermented dough and late-night hours. The counter-service spot aims to bring a taste of Rome to Cahuenga Boulevard.

LAFD posted an alert for a structure fire in Beverly Crest at 10225 W Scenario Ln. Fire Station 99 was listed among units dispatched; no immediate word on injuries.

A new four‑story Abode Communities project called The Carlton has been completed at 54th and Western, delivering 60 affordable apartments and on‑site supportive services. The build uses tax credits and public subsidies to serve transitional‑age youth and families.

A Lancaster man was sentenced to 14 years, 6 months after prosecutors say he used a drone to deliver fentanyl that led to a fatal overdose in January 2023. The plea included forfeiture of the drone and weapons recovered at his home.

LAUSD would reopen shuttered early‑ed sites and reuse empty classrooms to expand infant and preschool care, funded in part by the 2024 bond and district child‑care funds.